Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Jim Scattini Ward, Katherine Hospital
Job title Registered Nurse/Student Midwife – Designation Nurse Level 2
Employed Model
Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 01/03/2027 for up to 2 years
Salary $80,665 - $107,800 Location Katherine
Position number 2697 RTF 355529 Closing 29/09/2026
Contact Officer Clinical Employment on 08 8973 9162 or [email protected]
About the agency https://health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=355529
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.
Primary objective
Gain midwifery skills, knowledge and attitudes in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s Midwifery Standards.
Midwifery students will complete all course requirements in order to be eligible for registration as a Registered Midwife with the Nursing
and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Context statement
The employed model is an exciting initiative of NT Health, Charles Darwin University and Katherine Hospital is offering Registered Nurses
paid employment for two years while undertaking study in the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery through Charles Darwin University (CDU).
Successful applicants must be eligible for employment with NT Health as a registered nurse, meet CDU enrolment criteria and be eligible
for a commonwealth supported place (CSP). Successful applicants will have completed a graduate year as an RN at the time of application,
a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced acute care environment, and within the registered nurse/midwifery student scope of
practice. One intake will be recruited to.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide safe, quality midwifery care in a complex multicultural environment.
2. Compliance to local procedures, guidelines and protocols whilst functioning according to legislation and Department of Health
policies.
3. Enhance the professional development of self and others using evidence based research and by actively contributing to midwifery
unit and service activities.
4. Contribute to an environment of clinical excellence that promotes safety, security and personal integrity of clients, families and
colleagues.
5. Meet Charles Darwin University academic course and clinical practicum requirements through collaboration with and guidance from
midwives and other health professionals.
6. Effective and professional participation as a member of the multidisciplinary team through communication, collaboration and problem
solving.
7. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in
order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
8. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) or eligible for same.
2. Eligible for enrolment at Charles Darwin University in the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery (TMIDW1).
3. Demonstrated competency and at least twelve months recent nursing experience in an acute care setting.
4. Demonstrated experience conducting accurate, comprehensive and systematic assessments, analysing information and data and
communicating outcomes as the basis for practice.
5. Demonstrated collaboration with clients, organisations and the wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure best clinical outcomes.
6. Demonstrated effective communication skills to engage others in a mature, confident manner to achieve positive client outcomes,
including providing information and/or advice on clinical issues within scope of practice
7. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that influence
nursing/midwifery care provision for client and families.
Further information
The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a criminal
history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This role carries specific
immunisation requirements. To be eligible for appointment you will be required to meet the immunisation requirements associated with
Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances). For more information, please visit https://healthjobs.nt.gov.au or contact the
Clinical Employment Team on 08 8973 9162 or [email protected]
